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  1. I put Intuition luxury liners into my Radiums. ...

    I put Intuition luxury liners into my Radiums. Plenty happy with the outcome.

    Can't be said too much; stock Radium liners suck.
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    From his own account, brake failure. got...

    From his own account, brake failure.

    got brakes? mt. elbert yard sale - Mountain Bike Forums
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    Landscapes without snow, how I look forward to...

    Landscapes without snow, how I look forward to thee. Dirt and rock memory.
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    For the modest nature of Front Range riding, I...

    For the modest nature of Front Range riding, I could see that. :D

    Never used the minis, what the fuck do I know? I have just never had good luck with lighter mtb gear.
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    eWhere is he these days?

    eWhere is he these days?
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    Bigger guy on a burly trail bike with light XC...

    Bigger guy on a burly trail bike with light XC brakes? I'm no e-authority but that seems a bit mis-matched. I know that kind of combination works for many, but I would rather have overkill brakes...
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    Thanks for the ideas. Reach feels like it is...

    Thanks for the ideas.

    Reach feels like it is on the longer side. A shorter stem is probably worth looking into. I have longer legs and a shorter torso.

    The mrs. pointed out that I might need...
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    Roadie bars: options, setup?

    My steel-is-real Burly roadie lives on the trainer in the winter, sees most of its miles with early spring riding, and keeps me quasi-fit with occasional after work rides "around the block". It gets...
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    Sadly a mullet is about the only head hair growth...

    Sadly a mullet is about the only head hair growth option I realistically have these days. So I just go with a no. 2 or 3 buzz on the back deck every 2 weeks. :rolleyes: The sad part is that...
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    I went from a 5 inch 33lb trail bike to a 27lb 3...

    I went from a 5 inch 33lb trail bike to a 27lb 3 inch travel 29er XC bike (but beefy wheels, overkill brakes, ...). Although our trails easily justify more bike, it's a hoot. Reminds me of getting...
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    I don't know if the Oros are similar or if this...

    I don't know if the Oros are similar or if this is your issue. With the ones, the levers engage late in the squeeze. The modulation and power are there, just close to the bars -- feels mushy at...
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    http://www.twenty6products.com/ Great levers...

    http://www.twenty6products.com/

    Great levers for Juicy brakes (and others).
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    We are so lucky nobody was killed. Wow. I am...

    We are so lucky nobody was killed. Wow.

    I am not a fan of allowing people to hike up Saddle after riding the lift. As others have noted, that detaches the skier from the snowpack. Minimal...
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    I've had moments on BGs where I'm on firm...

    I've had moments on BGs where I'm on firm conditions and feeling WFT. On firm they are VERY TURNY skis that don't ride a long radius edge (there isn't much there underfoot), and their big tip,...
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    Great to see people getting after it and posting...

    Great to see people getting after it and posting up some sicko pics! As one of those who works a gazillion hours during the week types, good stoke puts a needed smile on my face. And with intense...
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    Today did not suck.

    Today did not suck.
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    Now that's a nice ride. Love the color.

    Now that's a nice ride. Love the color.
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    The more I ski the Billy Goats, the more I like...

    The more I ski the Billy Goats, the more I like them. They do take some getting used to when carving on firmer conditions, mostly due to the pintail I think. Firm just isn't really their thing. ...
  19. Hey, that was probably me!!! :p But I would...

    Hey, that was probably me!!! :p But I would rephrase that as "that OLD SOB." Accuracy is important. :D
  20. Not saying anything new, but the Billy Goats I...

    Not saying anything new, but the Billy Goats I received have a finished and quality look and feel. More importantly, they ski superbly: easy but solid, stable and fun -- very good torsional...
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    Fun stuff jarly. You'd probably have to get hit...

    Fun stuff jarly. You'd probably have to get hit by a couple of semis to release, but the overall concept is really interesting. Given that NTN boots are simply AT boots with flexible bellows, I...
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    Great to see the stoke! Nice pics and vids. ...

    Great to see the stoke! Nice pics and vids.

    Conditions have been surprisingly good up there with lots of elbow room.
  23. Thread: Apple Tablet

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    As one who loves both his MacBook Pro and iPod...

    As one who loves both his MacBook Pro and iPod Touch, I think a tablet makes the most sense as a sort of super iPhone. That would be ideal for me, maybe even enough that I could replace the iPod and...
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    So much is now clear to me. :wave:

    So much is now clear to me.

    :wave:
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    Subi's 4 speed auto sucks. The 5 speed auto is a...

    Subi's 4 speed auto sucks. The 5 speed auto is a little better. The new CVT with paddle shifters is kind of interesting.

    But, the 5 speed manual is the way to go. Downshift and save your...
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    They will go to 325, but that is the absolute end...

    They will go to 325, but that is the absolute end of line fit. I know because I've done it.

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    Nice review. I could hardly wait for the Billy Goats as it is; now it is worse. :D
  27. Thread: Hey NTN users!

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    Word on the street is that those levers get...

    Word on the street is that those levers get easier to pop up and down, but maybe the skiers just get stronger?

    I'll have a maiden voyage on an NTN setup by this weekend. Should be interesting,...
  28. Looking forward the next update, then shipping...

    Looking forward the next update, then shipping BGs, then waiting for the FedEx guy who brings cookies for my dogs with deliveries, then touching, mounting, and prepping the BGs, then skiing the BGs,...
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    Clearly there is a need for quantification ...

    Clearly there is a need for quantification

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    When in Rome ... :wink: I also think the...

    When in Rome ... :wink:


    I also think the truly elite skiers typically have zero ability to review skis. My hypothesis is that their brain detaches from their body when they ski (which is part...
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    Interesting comments about soft bases. Last...

    Interesting comments about soft bases. Last Saturday I put two core shots on a pair of the new Goats. Other than that, great skis.
  32. Fun and hyper-stimulating to see the updates! ...

    Fun and hyper-stimulating to see the updates! Thanks.
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    Picked up a pair of the new goats, 186. I...

    Picked up a pair of the new goats, 186. I ordered them up thinking I would put some NTN tele bindings on them. But that plan is on hold while I wait to demo some boots. In the meantime I figured...
  34. Fun to see the updates! Can't wait to get my BGs...

    Fun to see the updates! Can't wait to get my BGs here and on snow.
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    Well that would have required me to read page 2...

    Well that would have required me to read page 2 ... :rolleyes:

    Thanks, I'll go check that out.
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    Baggins, do you have the recommended mount...

    Baggins, do you have the recommended mount measures for the "women's S7," the Voodoo Pro BC 110, 166cm? The mrs. picked up a pair that we'll mount soon.

    Thanks!
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    It isn't hard to figure out what local shops fez...

    It isn't hard to figure out what local shops fez is talking about. The issue is that the best bootfitter doesn't carry the boots in question. The shop with the big AT boot selection has a bunch of...
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    2010 186 Gotama - 10.15lb (pair) 2010 166...

    2010 186 Gotama - 10.15lb (pair)

    2010 166 Rossi Voodo Pro BC 110 - 8.15lb (pair)

    Each weighed as a pair by hanging via 2 rubber bands from an ultimate digital scale.
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    From the weights thread: Moment Bibby Pro,...

    From the weights thread:

    Moment Bibby Pro, 190cm = 9.8 lbs

    https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76416&page=6&highlight=on3p+weight
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    I saw those as well. I thought they were the 192...

    I saw those as well. I thought they were the 192 "big bro?"

    Sold a lot of gear at the swap and already started the replenishment process. :D
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    Isn't Salewa the US dynafit distributer? ...

    Isn't Salewa the US dynafit distributer?

    Bringing down the hammer on an enthusiast community group buy seems random and misguided. I can't see how this will turn out positive for them in any way....
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    Wow, that's nuts. :mad:

    Wow, that's nuts. :mad:
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    It depends on how much she weighs and how fast...

    It depends on how much she weighs and how fast and aggressive she skis. For lightweights, they don't need skis that wide. The mrs. is 115lbs, and for her Auras give great float. The only issue is...
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    Following up on some comments by UN, I am hoping...

    Following up on some comments by UN, I am hoping that the stiffness reported for the Titan is mostly in terms of lateral stiffness. In the store, the forward flex feels smooth and progressive. It...
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    I'm just razzing you. You have a reasonable...

    I'm just razzing you. You have a reasonable question that only you can answer for yourself.

    I'm mostly trying to get one boot I can use resort and touring that fits me right. I continue to...
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    A graduate student who doesn't understand why the...

    A graduate student who doesn't understand why the world doesn't fit his idealistic view of the world? That's never ever before happened in the history of humanity. :rolleyes:

    Dude, you are a...
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    Tried on the Titans today. Nice boots. I've...

    Tried on the Titans today. Nice boots. I've been skiing 28 Radiums, and found a similar good shell fit with 28 Titans. Titan is a narrowish fit, but I'd also say it is wide where it needs to be...
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    DYNAFIT TITAN TF-X EUR 340: jondrums: 28.5 x1...

    DYNAFIT TITAN TF-X EUR 340:

    jondrums: 28.5 x1
    nhtele: 25.0 x1
    kentheskier (size?)
    ticketchecker: 25.0 x 1
    Patxi 28.0 x 1
    Mofro261 25.5 or 26.0 x 1
    cowdog 28 x 1
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    Poll: I upgraded 3 laptops. Couple of minor things...

    I upgraded 3 laptops. Couple of minor things needed some attention, but overall went well. Little faster here and there, paves the way for some things in the future.

    I've read about a couple of...
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    Skinned half way up the apron and then north,...

    Skinned half way up the apron and then north, working along the upper clustering of trees below the cliffs, chutes. Then skinned up the ramp. I just wanted to see what conditions were like across a...
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